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Posted Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at 6:22 PM ET
Here we see Peter Olson, who we must presume wrote this patent application on his son's behalf, all-but-openly mocking the patent office.

Posted Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at 6:22 PM ET
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